Books of the year 2022
Some incredible history books have hit the shelves this year – historians Michael Wood, Rana Mitter and Catherine Nixey share their favourite reads

From books delving into hidden histories to eye-opening global stories and epic World War Two blockbusters, 2022 has been an excellent year for history books. Rhiannon Davies is joined by historians Michael Wood, Rana Mitter and Catherine Nixey to discuss some of their top picks.
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